Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/300625 
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Year of Publication: 
2024
Series/Report no.: 
SWP Comment No. 29/2024
Publisher: 
Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP), Berlin
Abstract: 
The European Union (EU) is aiming to strengthen its cooperation with like-minded countries to secure its supply of so-called critical raw materials. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen considers Canada a "perfect match" - a resource-rich and reliable partner that shares the EU's geopolitical interests and sustainability goals. Canada is seeking to diversify its supply chains and counteract the influence of Chinese actors in its mining industry through a policy of friendshoring. To this end, the Canadian government has shown itself to be far more open to cooperation with the EU regarding raw material supply chains and key industries compared to the United States (US) government. It would be beneficial for both sides to deepen this cooperation. However, to truly make this partnership a perfect match, the EU should offer stronger financial incentives for the integration of European and Canadian industries, promote scientific exchange and technical collaboration, and advocate for robust corporate due diligence in supply chains.
Subjects: 
Kritische Rohstoffe
Strategische Rohstoffe
Lithium
Graphit
Nickel
Kobalt
Kupfer
Seltene Erden
Kathodenaktivmaterial
CAD
Critical Raw Materials Act
CRMA
Manitoba
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Ring of Fire
ESG
ESG+1
Mineral Security Partnership
MSP
Benefits-Sharing Framework
EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
CSDDD
Canada
EU
European-Canadian raw materials partnership
raw material supply chains
Critical Raw Materials Act
CRMA
Canada's critical raw materials strategy
mineral and metallic raw materials
rare earth elements
REE
mining industry
decoupling
ESG
sustainability standards
Indigenous peoples
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